Seahawks in Super Bowl XL: Previously unpublished photos

January 7, 2013 3:44 PM

Photo: Dan DeLong/seattlepi.com file/MOHAI

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This is one of thousands of previously unpublished P-I photographs from Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006. It was the Seahawks' first -- thus far, only -- Super Bowl, and they lost 21-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here, cornerback Kelly Herndon gets ready for the game. less

This is one of thousands of previously unpublished P-I photographs from Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006. It was the Seahawks' first -- thus far, only -- Super Bowl, and they lost 21-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. ... more

Photo: Mike Urban/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

This is one of thousands of previously unpublished P-I photographs... Photo-3995840.54802 - seattlepi.com

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Seahawks players get ready for the game.

Seahawks players get ready for the game.

Photo: Mike Urban/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

Seahawks players get ready for the game. Photo-3995841.54802 - seattlepi.com

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Receivers Bobby Engram (left) and Joe Jurevicius pump each other up before the game.

Receivers Bobby Engram (left) and Joe Jurevicius pump each other up before the game.

Long-snapper Jean-Philippe Darche (52) congratulates kicker Josh Brown on his 47-yard field goal that opened the scoring with 27 seconds left in the first quarter. It would be Seattle's only lead of the day.

Long-snapper Jean-Philippe Darche (52) congratulates kicker Josh Brown on his 47-yard field goal that opened the scoring with 27 seconds left in the first quarter. It would be Seattle's only lead of the day.

Darrell Jackson hauls in a pass from Matt Hasselbeck but is ruled out of bounds. Jackson had five catches for 50 yards but had a TD overturned in the first quarter on an offensive pass interference penalty.

Darrell Jackson hauls in a pass from Matt Hasselbeck but is ruled out of bounds. Jackson had five catches for 50 yards but had a TD overturned in the first quarter on an offensive pass interference penalty.

Photo: Dan DeLong/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

Darrell Jackson hauls in a pass from Matt Hasselbeck but is ruled... Photo-3996024.54802 - seattlepi.com

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On this play, and as seen in the previous photo, Jackson was ruled out of bounds late in the second quarter on an attempted TD pass. The Seahawks failed to score and had to settle for 7-3 halftime deficit.

On this play, and as seen in the previous photo, Jackson was ruled out of bounds late in the second quarter on an attempted TD pass. The Seahawks failed to score and had to settle for 7-3 halftime deficit.

Photo: Dan DeLong/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

On this play, and as seen in the previous photo, Jackson was ruled... Photo-3996025.54802 - seattlepi.com

Willie Parker dives into the end zone at the end of his 75-yard scoring run.

Willie Parker dives into the end zone at the end of his 75-yard scoring run.

Photo: Dan DeLong/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

Willie Parker dives into the end zone at the end of his 75-yard... Photo-3996038.54802 - seattlepi.com

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Willie Parker dives into the end zone at the end of his 75-yard scoring run.

Willie Parker dives into the end zone at the end of his 75-yard scoring run.

Photo: Dan DeLong/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

Willie Parker dives into the end zone at the end of his 75-yard... Photo-3996040.54802 - seattlepi.com

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Willie Parker spikes the ball at the end of his 75-yard scoring run.

Willie Parker spikes the ball at the end of his 75-yard scoring run.

Photo: Dan DeLong/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

Willie Parker spikes the ball at the end of his 75-yard scoring run. Photo-3996045.54802 - seattlepi.com

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It could have been worse; midway through the third quarter, Kelly Herndon intercepted this potential TD pass for Cedric Wilson and returned it 76 yards to the Steelers 20. Seattle would score three plays later.

It could have been worse; midway through the third quarter, Kelly Herndon intercepted this potential TD pass for Cedric Wilson and returned it 76 yards to the Steelers 20. Seattle would score three plays later.

Photo: Dan DeLong/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

It could have been worse; midway through the third quarter, Kelly... Photo-3996047.54802 - seattlepi.com

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Herndon takes off on his long return.

Herndon takes off on his long return.

Photo: Dan DeLong/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

Herndon takes off on his long return. Photo-3996050.54802 - seattlepi.com

Hasselbeck pleads his case to the officials. Photo-3996114.54802 - seattlepi.com

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Hasselbeck pleads his case to the officials.

Hasselbeck pleads his case to the officials.

Photo: Mike Urban/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

Hasselbeck pleads his case to the officials. Photo-3996116.54802 - seattlepi.com

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Hasselbeck pleads his case to the officials.

Hasselbeck pleads his case to the officials.

Photo: Mike Urban/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

Hasselbeck pleads his case to the officials. Photo-3996118.54802 - seattlepi.com

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Hasselbeck pleads his case to the officials.

Hasselbeck pleads his case to the officials.

Photo: Mike Urban/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

Hasselbeck pleads his case to the officials. Photo-3996120.54802 - seattlepi.com

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We're not sure what happened here or who has the ball, but this is not a Seahawks touchdown. Their only points came on a Josh Brown field goal and a Jerramy Stevens reception, and that's not Stevens. The presence of Jordan Babineaux at right indicates it's either a defensive or special-teams play. less

We're not sure what happened here or who has the ball, but this is not a Seahawks touchdown. Their only points came on a Josh Brown field goal and a Jerramy Stevens reception, and that's not Stevens. The ... more

Photo: Mike Urban/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

We're not sure what happened here or who has the ball, but... Photo-3996122.54802 - seattlepi.com

This is one of thousands of previously unpublished P-I photographs from Super Bowl XL. Photographer Mike Urban was one of four P-I photographers at that game on Feb. 5, 2006. It was the Seahawks first Super Bowl, and they lost 21-10. less

This is one of thousands of previously unpublished P-I photographs from Super Bowl XL. Photographer Mike Urban was one of four P-I photographers at that game on Feb. 5, 2006. It was the Seahawks first Super ... more

Photo: Mike Urban/seattlepi.com/MOHAI

This is one of thousands of previously unpublished P-I photographs... Photo-3996151.54802 - seattlepi.com

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A Steelers fan celebrates with the traditional, quickly prepared front page of a newspaper.

A Steelers fan celebrates with the traditional, quickly prepared front page of a newspaper.